Job Vacancy Associate Software Engineer

Who we are

We're the people behind global loyalty currency, Avios, and home to three ambitious, growing businesses; Loyalty, Holidays and Retail. Each business has its own goals, strategy and team, but collectively we share a purpose to create the world's most rewarding experiences for our customers through loyalty programmes, new products and holidays.   

We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! It means we have a fantastic story to tell our people and the rest of the world. This is where you come in.
 

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our team and help deliver our ‘Shopping' product across our web channels, including avios.com and partner platforms. The Shopping product spans both an online affiliate shopping portal and an in-store card-linking proposition, giving you the chance to gain full-stack exposure, working on both front-end and back-end development.

As a Junior Engineer, you'll play an important role in executing the product roadmap while learning and developing your skills in a supportive environment. You'll work on clearly defined tasks, write well-tested code, and create clear documentation, all with the support and guidance of your experienced colleagues. Embracing a DevOps culture, you'll contribute to regular feature releases and will occasionally assist in Production support when necessary to ensure smooth operation.

What you'll get up to

In this role, you'll collaborate with senior engineers to deliver both functional and technical solutions aligned with the product roadmap. You'll be responsible for writing high-quality, well-tested code, adhering to best practices in software engineering. Additionally, you'll help maintain and release new features into Production, ensuring the ongoing reliability of the product.

You'll also take part in product and technical backlog development, helping to ensure that the solutions delivered provide value to both customers and the business. Occasionally, you may be called upon to provide on-call support to help restore services during major incidents, gaining valuable hands-on experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

What we need from you

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, and experience with Next.js.

• Familiarity with microservices, API design, REST principles, version control (Git/Bitbucket), and container technologies like Docker.

• Experience working in Unix environments and cloud services (AWS).

• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams, along with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

The role has a blended base, between our Central London office and home. We trust you to make the right decision about the type of work that is best done in each location. We expect you'll achieve a 50/50 split between the two and there may be times where you'll want to visit our other locations to tell their stories, too (fully reimbursed).  

What you'll get in return

A few to spark your interest below, and you'll find even more on our  

• A place to grow your career: We're home to three businesses under one roof and part of one of the world's leading airline groups (International Airlines Group), so the opportunities here, if you go after them, are endless. Our newly launched learning programme, ‘Develop You', will also give you the skills and capability to take your career to new heights. 

• A place to belong: Our socials are a firm fave in the calendar, and our colleague-led networks and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda will give you the platforms to make new connections, share your passions and your voice. 

• A place to make your mark: Our focus on agility and continuous improvement is a mindset and way of working. We put the customer at the heart of our decisions and move fast so you can deliver the most value possible. 

• A place to do things that matter: We're passionate about the part we play in our customers lives; helping them make memories that last a lifetime, as well as the work we do to give back to our local communities. Our thriving charity network, combined with work that impacts millions, means we're a place you can do your part.  

Perks that take you places:

• One non-contractual Annual Bookable Travel Concession for you, your partner and dependants after 12 months service and unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full British Airways network and numerous other partner airlines from day one 

• 20 days working from abroad in Europe per annum.?  

• Annual Bonus (dependant on company and individual performance) 

• Company pension of 9% (6% contribution from IAGL, 3% employee contribution)?  

• 25 days annual leave, + 2 days charity leave and a day off on your birthday  

• New joiner, birthday and recognition Avios 

We might not be right for you if:  

• You only want to focus on your to-do list; we're a small, high-performing team, we help each other to succeed. 

• You value perfection over fast iteration and progress; IAG Loyalty moves fast, we learn and iterate as we go; our environment isn't right for everyone. 

• You're looking to create but not build; this is an end-to-end role, you need to be comfortable owning your space, from ideation through to delivery and review.  

If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please do still apply. We'd love to chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at IAG Loyalty

Our vision, 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences,' applies not only to our customers but for our colleagues too. It's about taking belonging seriously, actively fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued by embracing diverse identities, personal histories, and perspectives.

This commitment makes IAG Loyalty a rewarding place to work and enhances our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities.

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your interview process with us.